Saltshaker Charters is located at the docks of Capt. Anderson’s Marina in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. The company offers great inshore and offshore fishing in and around the waters of the Florida Panhandle. If you want to combine an exciting adventure and a relaxing day out catching fish – Saltshaker Charters is the right choice.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Saltshaker Charters aboard a 34 ft Crusader boat, which comes powered by a quiet and dependable 350HP Cummins 8.3CTA engine. It was built in 1999, the vessel was restored in 2020, and has a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots. It is fully equipped with navigational electronics, which include a GPS, a VHF radio, a radar, and a fish finder. This spacious boat is fitted with a flybridge to aid your search for the fish, a fighting chair for those who are up to a challenge, a live bait tank, and outriggers for a professional fishing experience. The boat provides comfortable fishing space for up to six anglers (or up to 1100 lbs combined weight) and inside, there is a toilet, a shower, a kitchen, air conditioning, and a bed. What else is needed when spending your day on the water?

On your day out with Saltshaker Charters, you will always have a pole ready to land the big ones. The trips are four to twelve hours, so any angler could find a suitable package. Whether you want to spend your day trolling and bottom fishing nearshore or head further offshore, fish the wrecks and reefs – the Captain will accommodate your every need.

Your targeted species will include Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, and many more depending on the season and what is biting.

A trip with Saltshaker Charters comes inclusive with lures, gear, tackle, and live bait when available. You won’t have to worry about purchasing the fishing licenses – the Captain will do it for you. As well as that, feel free to bring your own food and drinks on board if you wish



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half day trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $890
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $990
    You will chase Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, and Spanish Mackerel.red snapper Vermillion snapper triggerfish.
  • Private trip
    Half day trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $990
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Six hour trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,090
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    2nd half trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,090
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Eight hour trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,440
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,490
    You will target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, White Snapper, Triggerfish, and Black Snapper. The departure time can also be 10:30 a.m. if you prefer so.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,490
    The captain only runs this trip after the morning one is already booked. The departure time is 12.30 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,990
    You will target Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermilion Snapper, White Snapper, Triggerfish, Black Snapper, King and Spanish Mackerel, as well as Mahi Mahi.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 20
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,500
    A great all-day trip.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 20
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,990
    A great all-day trip starting at 6:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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6 man trip for 6hrs
Great day fishing
Great family outing.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
85%
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Valerie S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bryan

VERIFIED   Half day trip on August 7, 2024
We had a great time! Definitely would do it again!
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Roger D.
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Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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6 man trip for 6hrs

VERIFIED   Six hour trip on November 3, 2024
The captain and crew were great. We picked a windy day so big waves and a few of us got sick, that is on us. Overall...
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Andrew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crew
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day trip on October 15, 2024
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Brooke G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Family Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate on June 17, 2024
Thanks to Capt Bryan for putting us on the snapper we were shooting for and his 1st mate Kason was a rockstar, he kept our...
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Robert B.
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5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   Spring break Trolling special on April 1, 2024
Had a great time fishing.  They made our first time fishing in the gulf a great experienced.
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FAQs about Saltshaker Charters

Saltshaker Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $890 per group - Half day trip (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - Half day trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,090 per group - Six hour trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,090 per group - 2nd half trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,440 per group - Eight hour trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,490 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,490 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,990 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (10 hours)
  • US $2,990 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Summertime Rate (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltshaker Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar

Trips booked with Saltshaker Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If available)
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Saltshaker Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Saltshaker Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Saltshaker Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

Saltshaker Charters
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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162 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2017
Captain Bryan Clackler was born a fisherman. He grew up in Alabama, where he used to fish and hunt almost every day: there were always ponds, rivers, and creeks to explore. For Bryan, catching fish and finding new places was never boring. But it wasn’t until he felt the taste of saltwater fishing in the Gulf of Mexico – Captain Bryan was hooked and, when he was 20, he moved to Panama City Beach and started a successful charter business. With an excellent reputation and vast knowledge, Bryan has been guiding his friends and clients for over a decade.

The fish you can target

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Grunt Grunt
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Crusader
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins 8.3CTA
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If available
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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